increased

adjective

in·​creased in-ˈkrēst 

ˈin-ˌkrēst

: made or become greater : augmented

at increased risk for heart disease

Synonyms of increased

• elevated
• high
• heightened

Examples of increased in a Sentence

an increased concentration of sugar in the bloodstream

Recent Examples on the Web

Hardy Pemhiwa, the CEO of Cassava Technologies, separately told an event in London that improved energy provision would drive increased competition. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

Significant greening on the skin or flesh indicates increased solanine levels, which can make the potato unsafe, says Le Mire. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

Ivan Toney, who plays in the Saudi league, and Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins could also get increased minutes. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Aim for increased fans and continuous air movement four times an hour if in a limited area. — Stella Canino-Quiñones, Washington Post, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for increased

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least